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Performance reviews and current morale

0x7371…407f

·3d ago·2 comments

Is anyone else feeling like the bar for 'meeting expectations' has moved significantly? I’ve been at Paylocity for a few years, and the atmosphere feels different this time around compared to previous cycles. Between the trickle of layoffs and the general instability in the tech sector, the constant pressure to hit aggressive KPIs feels exhausting. I’m seeing people burnout left and right, and management seems more focused on optics than actual retention. I don't want to leave, but the 'do more with less' mentality is starting to wear thin. Does anyone feel like they are actually supported here, or are we all just biding our time until the next restructuring? Trying to decide if it's worth sticking it out for the next bonus cycle or if I should just start looking for an exit strategy now.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·3d ago

I’ve noticed the exact same thing. It feels like the goalposts are being moved constantly just to justify keeping headcount lean. The performance reviews have shifted from being a conversation about growth to a spreadsheet exercise meant to filter out anyone who isn't operating at 110% capacity. It is incredibly draining to constantly feel like your job security is tied to impossible metrics. A lot of the people I started with have already jumped ship, and honestly, the remaining culture is becoming a hollow version of what it used to be. It’s hard to stay invested when you feel like you’re just another data point in a cost-cutting initiative.

0x149a…8b27

·3d ago

Honestly, the writing is on the wall. When management prioritizes optics over the well-being of the people actually building the product, you know retention isn't the priority. I’ve stopped trying to hit those aggressive targets because the reward for 'exceeding expectations' is just more work the following quarter. I’m quietly looking elsewhere because the environment here has become toxic in a very subtle, quiet way. Don't feel guilty about prioritizing your own sanity—this place will replace you in a week if they decide it hits their bottom line. Keep your head down, update your resume, and get out before the burnout becomes permanent.